PRAYER

“During this turbulent time of Coronavirus, the FPC Prayer Team is grateful you are seeking God with your concerns, questions, and pleas. We believe that our Lord is reaching out to you for comfort, assurance, and answers, and we want to come alongside you. We’re available to help.”

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, with prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.

Thursday, May 7, 2020

6:00 am – 6:00 pm

National Day of Prayer, 12-Hour Prayer Vigil

As a church we will be praying for 12 hours on Thursday, May 7, the National Day of Prayer. This opportunity is presented by the FPC Prayer Committee.

Please sign up for a designated time to pray for our church, our families, our communities, our nation, and our world. As a church, we will be praying from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on May 7. Times are in 30-minute slots and available times are listed on the SignUpGenius electronic sign up sheet. Please sign up for a time(s) that works for your schedule.

For questions contact Melissa Corbin at (609) 247-4053 or melcor1008@gmail.com.

FPC has been focusing on growing as followers of Christ through the use of Not A Fan, by Kyle Idleman and the Discovery Bible Study method (DBS), understanding that it is a continuing process ranging from simple interest all the way to become dedicated disciples. The link below is a printable page of Prayer Points. Perhaps you will find them helpful as you pray for yourself, your family/friends/neighbors, our church, our community, and beyond. Download Prayer Points…

FPCM’s Prayer Initiatives

Life is busy! When do you find time to pray? How do you settle in to make the most of the time you are able to find to allow your heart to communicate with God?

We know that prayer can take a variety of forms:

it can be part of a set service

it can be private praying

praying in a small group

or a church meeting.

Prayer may take the form of a hymn, formal prayer, or a spontaneous utterance from the praying person. We have so many ways to speak with and listen to our Lord.

All in all there is no doubt; prayer is a key component of our relationship with God.

The Prayer Team at First Presbyterian Church of Moorestown recognizes that a rich prayer life is possible and are here to help you. This page provides you with tools and events to help you get to your ‘Peaceful Praying Time’!

Your Prayer Team

Weekly Prayer

Is God already speaking to you about praying with others for our church family? Join others at one of these Prayer Times simply by completing aMeeting ID request here…

Friday 9-10 am [Closed group praying for our church and disciplining; the community; the nation; the world]

Saturday

Sunday 7:30-8 am, Winstons and Engles leading

If you would like to pray with others at a time/day not listed, TEXT the Prayer Chain Support number, 609-923-4135 or contact any member of the Prayer Team.

“I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer.”

Psalm 17:6

Events

Watch for our next Prayer Retreat or prayer walk

Each year we offer the The Ken Peacock Memorial Lecture Series, in collaboration with the Prayer Team, a two-session seminar on Scripture based, Spirit motivated prayer. This year we held “Prayer Through Jesus’ Eyes … Growing as His Disciples”.

Prayer APPs

Please go to your APP store and use the following titles to download these very helpful APPs.

A Praying Life – Prayer Cards

PrayerMate

Daily Bible Devotion

Abide

Prayer Requests

These are unprecedented times with unprecedented needs. Every request request we receive here is treated with love, compassion, respect, and confidentiality. We have many opportunities for you to share your request with us:

Use our Prayer Chain Support, just TEXT the Prayer Team at (609) 923-4135

Contact the church office for inclusion in the prayer page with your request. Call (856) 235-1688 x 113 or email office@fpcmoorestown.org

Habits of Heart & Mind

Daily Quiet Time in the Word & Prayer

Constant Thankfulness

Pray Before Meals

Pray for Others on the Spot as Needed

Establish Family Devotions

Pray for/with members of your family as they head off for the day and before participating in events

Gathering Habits

Prayer Websites

Topical Prayers:

Scripture Prayers:

Worship-based Prayers:

Books

A Praying Life by Paul E. Miller Author Paul Miller shares his insights and conclusions about how to connect the broken pieces of your life and allow prayer–even poorly delivered–to fill the gaps with meaning and substance.

Prayer: Conversing With God by Rosalind Rinker “Prayer is a dialogue between two persons who love each other.” With this profound insight, Rosalind Rinkergives the key to a simple yet powerfully effective method of increasing the joy and meaning of your prayers.

Be Not Afraid

A Duet by Arlita Winston (a member of First Presbyterian Church of Moorestown) and Ruth Naomi Floyd.

Ken Peacock Memorial Lecture Series

The Ken Peacock Memorial Lecture has been held at First Presbyterian Church of Moorestown since 2014 and is in memory of Ken Peacock MAR, ThM from Westminster Theological Seminary, an elder and beloved Bible teacher at First Presbyterian Church.

‘Prayer Through Jesus’ Eyes… Growing as His Disciples’ 2020 Lecture

This seminar introduces a Jesus so personal, so rich in love, that participants are captivated heart-first to see as Jesus sees, leading to Spirit led prayer. Conveyed through an energetic, interactive format and incorporating the principles of A Praying Life, participants will be led through gospel narratives to open their hearts to the nudging of the Spirit to see through the lens of Jesus and then Scripturally pray for those in their own lives. As they enter into a sampling of the beauty of the Person of Jesus, their eyes will be opened to a rich encounter with God’s love, and their hearts empowered to love and pray for others.

‘Learning to Pray in a Distracted World’ 2019 Lecture

Many of us are irregular or quietly defeated in our private prayer lives. This Ken Peacock Memorial Lecture seminar, “A Praying Life”, offers step-by-step ways to begin a private life of prayer in fellowship with our heavenly Father. Learn to talk like a child with your Father in heaven; see prayer as relationship, prayer as conversation, prayer as a good form of tension, and receive help with problems in prayer.

A Praying Life Seminar, held at First Presbyterian Church on January 25-26, 2019, was a live interactive version of the book “A Praying Life” by Paul Miller. Please view the Ken Peacock Memorial Lecture videos so you may learn from this exciting seminar. Blessings!